Free them all! (Defense Committees)

If someone is facing charges of any kind, supporters might form a defense committee, basically a small group of people dedicated to supporting that individual through their trial and, if they serve time, once they are inside. This episode explores anti-fascist political prisoner David Campbell’s experience with a defense committee and the experience of K and Heena, members of Ashley Diamond’s defense committee and organizers with Survived and Punished. If you’re listening to this episode the week it comes out, this week is a week of action for Ashley Diamond! Go to freeashleydiamond.com to learn more. RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts.Please consider supporting us on Patreon!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With intentional and friendly onboarding, groups can bring in new participants and grow an organization’s capacity. In this episode we explore tactics for onboarding with labor organizer RV, and hear from organizers with Kickstarter United, Outlive Them, and Brooklyn Eviction Defense about their onboarding processes. We're newly on TikTok! Follow us @rebelsteps for videos about our episodes, favorite books, and more!RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid the flurry of news, it feels impossible to know what to do. We can doom scroll. We can listen to the litany of hot takes. But none of this seems to answer the question, what can we do now? If right now you’re confused about what to do next, you’re not alone! RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is the second episode in a two part series on street action. In this episode, I’ll be looking at what happens once you hit the streets, including how to do a basic eye flush and some ways to deal with an arrest.  If you haven’t listened yet, go back and check part 1 as well!RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As we round out this historically challenging year, it feels important to take a moment to reflect. In this episode, you’ll be hearing from a bunch of our comrades, many who have appeared on previous episodes and some who are podcasters in the Channel Zero Network. Hope you and your family and comrades are having a safe and restful holiday season!RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this two part episode, I’ll be covering some street tactic how tos. This first part will talk about things to do before hitting the street. If you’re a seasoned street activist, I think you’ll still find some interesting information in here. If you’re brand new, you’ll find some great ways to get started. And this is also a great resource to send to someone who may be coming with you to a rally or action and doesn’t know exactly how to prepare.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As landlords continue to threaten tenants with evictions, newly formed tenants unions and associations as well as community organizations and neighbors will have to move quickly to try and assist vulnerable tenants, both now and in the coming months.  So, in this episode, I’ll be looking at eviction defense with Lupe and Rose of the LA Tenants Union.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts.Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Get in touch with questions or comments at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hear from organizers Kat and Daisy of the Ithaca Tenants Union about their campaign to cancel rent as well Ali from Regal Tenants Union and Bushwick-Bedstuy Tenant Coalition. Both these tenants unions are fairly new and have built up mostly during the pandemic. If you’re trying to build up tenant power in your area, their experiences may shed some light on how to get started and what tactics have worked for them. Check out the show notes at http://rebelsteps.com/episodes/rent-strike-tenant-unions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amy, the producer of Rebel Steps, was part of the historic union drive to create Kickstarter United, the first union in the modern tech industry. Hear the trailer for an oral history project taking you behind the scenes of that campaign. Listen and subscribe at ksru.link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode wraps season 2 and looks towards what’s next for the podcast and for our movements.RebelSteps is a member of the Channel Zero Network. Head over to channelzeronetwork.com for more anarchist podcasts. Please consider supporting us on Patreon! Get in touch with questions or comments at [email protected]. We’d love to hear from you!Check out the transcript and show notes for this episode on rebelsteps.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.